Bartcop has been known to take controversial stances on some issues.

This was a controversial political stance to take in a town where half the businesses were saloons.

During the years, the former post-fascist leader has taken controversial stances on stem cell research, end of life issues, advance health care directive and immigration.

However, in addition to its rejection of religion, various controversial stances are strongly supported, notably the right to abortion.

During these speeches and Q&A sessions, she often took controversial stances on political and social issues of the day.

Parker's abolitionism became his most controversial stance, at a time when the American union was beginning to split over slavery.

Despite his controversial stance, he has been re-elected twice.

Larry Coker, coach of the Hurricanes, avoided taking any controversial stance.